[junko]

I've been reading this board and I'm still confused. No big feat there.:redface:

I was able to snag a 56 gallon tank on Craigslist, and I'm looking at options for low-med level lighting.

Some threads say that 2 T5HOs will be enough, and others say no...

I am looking at this fixture:

http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-AquaSun-Fluorescent-30-Inch/dp/B0002DIRBY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

But the bulbs are 2 24 watt bulbs. So, that's less than a watt per gallon! Is there a decent, low budget alternative?

 

[iKine]

Check out the graphs

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/lighting/105774-par-vs-distance-t5-t12-pc.html

 

[junko]

Yes, I did, but then I saw this thread:

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/lighting/130076-coralife-aqualight-t5no-par-meter-results.html

Ohhhhh..... wait..... now I see: this was for NORMAL output. Not HIGH output.

Sorry for the dumb question! I should have read more carefully!

 

[scapegoat]

i have 4 t5ho on my 55, you'll be fine with 2